The Law Office of James P. Whalen in Plano, Texas offers a full service criminal defense firm with a focus on personal service and aggressive legal representation. When you meet him, you will see that Mr. Whalen is a Board Certified Texas criminal defense lawyer who is both devoted to his clients and unafraid to take on criminal cases anywhere in the State of Texas. While he primarily handles cases in Collin County, Dallas County, Denton County and Tarrant County, Mr. Whalen has also represented clients throughout the State of Texas. He has handled cases in Cooke County, Grayson County, Hill County, Rains County, Parker County, Rockwall County, Kaufman County, Ellis County, Travis County, Lubbock County, Wichita County, Hunt County, Franklin County, Hopkins County, Wise County, Johnson County and Van Zandt County.

If you need help fighting a criminal charge, contact Mr. Whalen today at The Law Office of James P. Whalen.

His criminal defense practice areas include:

Federal Crimes: Mr. Whalen has handled a range of federal crime matters through Mr. Whalen’s office, including identity theft, fraud, embezzlement, controlled substance violations, extortion, false claims against the government, possession of false documents, mail fraud, wire fraud and conspiracy.

Intoxication-related Offenses: Mr. Whalen excels in defending Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) cases, Driving Under the Influence (DUI) cases, and Boating While Intoxicated cases, Intoxication Assault and Intoxication Manslaughter cases. These intoxication-oriented offenses (which also include public intoxication, furnishing alcohol to a minor, and minors charged with possession, consumption, or underage drinking and driving) are very complicated and must be handled with care and attention to detail

Drug Offenses: If you have been charged with a drug offense in either Federal court or State court , aggressive legal representation is essential. Federal and Texas drug laws are very complicated and can collateral consequences such as driver’s license suspensions and the denial of Federal benefits such as student aid. Mr. Whalen has extensive experience providing legal advice for clients charged with possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance, possession of dangerous drugs and prescription fraud, delivery cases and Federal drug conspiracy cases.

Victim-Oriented Offense: These can include Class A and C assault, family violence, violation of a protective order, interference with 911 call, aggravated assault, sexual assault, harassment, stalking, terroristic threats, disorderly conduct, deadly conduct, failing to stop and render aid, and leaving the scene of an accident, murder and capital murder. Mr. Whalen has represented clients charged with all of the above offenses which shows his extensive experience in handling all types of criminal offenses.

Internet Solicitation of a Minor: These offenses are also called online solicitation of a minor, solicitation of a minor or criminal solicitation of a minor and can carry sex offender registration punishments that can be life altering.

Theft and Property Offenses: Mr. Whalen represents clients charged with embezzlement, shoplifting, issuing a bad check, and theft of property, theft of service, or theft by check. She also provides legal advice to those charged with burglary, criminal trespass, criminal mischief, burglary of a motor vehicle, robbery, credit card abuse, debit card abuse, forgery, and fraud.

Police Officer-Oriented Offenses: Mr. Whalen provides legal representation to clients accused of perjury, making a false report to a police officer, tampering with evidence, evading arrest, evading detention, resisting arrest, resisting detention or resisting search, failure to identify, unlawful carrying of a weapon, possession of a prohibited weapon, possession of firearm by a felon, and assault on a public servant.

Grand Jury Proceedings: Often a properly prepared grand jury packet can be the difference between a true bill of indictment and no bill. Mr. Whalen has had great success in this area of his practice.

Probation Violations: These can include motions to adjudicate, motions to revoke, motions to surrender and motions for early release.

Expunctions: Even if you are found “not guilty”, or your case was dismissed, or declined and never filed, did you know that your arrest may still appear on your record? An expunction erases all evidence of your arrest.

Orders of Non-Disclosure: Your record is still out there if you completed deferred adjudication probation. An order of non-disclosure is the only way to seal your criminal record and prevent criminal justice agencies from releasing your records to the public. These orders are most helpful when a prior deferred adjudication probation is keeping you from leasing an apartment, buying a home, or getting a job.

Administrative Law: ALR hearings are an extremely time-sensitive issue that are almost always imposed in connection with getting a DWI. To prevent an automatic suspension, contact Mr. Whalen as soon as possible.

Contact The Law Office of James P. Whalen at 214-368-2560 so Mr. Whalen and his staff can begin helping you NOW!